Beat The Tax Rise

Act Now to Secure Your Purchase Before the Government’s Steep Tax Hike Is Implemented!

• Published: 12 March 2025
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Get Ahead and Beat The Tax Rise

With Rachel Reeves' tax changes set to take effect in April 2025, all cars registered from April 1st will be subject to the new increase in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). This is the perfect opportunity for you to secure your brand-new car at the current rates before the changes are implemented. Don’t miss the chance to drive away at a better price!

Below, we have highlighted the differences in road tax due to the government's increases with a few examples of cars that we sell here at Wilsons.

What is Changing in April 2025?

We've broken down the key road tax rises below:

• Electric vehicles (EVs) are now required to pay Vehicle Excise Duty, commonly known as car tax. EVs registered after April 1st will only have to pay a first-year rate of £10 until 2029. However, if an EV costs more than £40,000, the owner will also need to pay an additional £425 per year, referred to as the 'Expensive Car Supplement' or luxury car tax.

• Electric vehicles registered between April 1, 2017, and March 31, 2025, will now be required to pay the same standard rate of road tax, which is £195 a year, as all other motorists.

• All cars that emit between 1 and 50 g/km of CO2, which includes most plug-in hybrids, will see their first-year vehicle tax rise to £110. Currently, hybrids in this category pay no Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) in the first year, while petrol and diesel cars are charged £10.

• New cars that emit between 51-75 g/km of CO2 will see an increase in car tax from £30 (or £20 for hybrids) to £135.

In addition, all other rates will double next year!

Is there any good news?

Absolutely! The year 2025 has already brought many surprises in just the first three months. You still have the chance to take action and avoid the upcoming tax hike! We have a wide selection of vehicles in stock, all ready for immediate delivery. So, why wait?

Take Action Today

Contact us to book a test drive and learn how Wilsons can save you money.

Don't Wait, Make the Move Today

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